Car permit · Turns and signals
On a two-way street or highway with one lane in each direction, where should your vehicle be when you begin a left turn?
Correct answer: Near the center line.
Answer options
- AAnywhere within your lane.
- BNear the center line. Correct
- CNear the right edge of the road.
Why
On a road with one lane each way, start a left turn from the part of your lane closest to the center line; this lets traffic behind you get by on the right and keeps your turning path short.
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Topic: Turns and signals License: Car permit
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